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Intimacy vs. Isolation
Today, Sophie is moving in with her boyfriend, Brad. She has decided it was time they take their relationship to the next level. Making commitments is a very important part of being intimate. Isolation comes from the lack of intimacy one has with others. -
Generativity vs. Stagnation
Sophie wanted to contribute to her new neighborhood in a positive way, but she didn't exactly know how to do so. Her neighbor invited her to join the community garden club. Sophie joined thinking that it is a great way to express her generativity. -
Integrity vs. Despair
Sophie grew old in the same neighborhood she and Brad have been living in for the past 30 years. She was quite delighted to have a place she will forever call home. But she always regrets not moving to her dream location of Florida. She feels she has accomplished something much greater by saying that she will have a house to pass on to her children. The rewards being she is wiser for knowing so to keep her home for a greater purpose.